Semua Bab Leaving You Bereft: Bab 81 - Bab 90

Dominic spoke, "Tell her to come here."Liam nodded and stepped out of the study. His heart was filled with conflicting emotions.As a father, he wanted his son to be happy. But it seemed clear that Willow had no intention of staying in the Ziegler family.Thinking back, he resented his wife for being too harsh and intolerant.In the living room, silence reigned. Everyone just sat there, without any appetite for breakfast.Liam walked in and looked at Willow gently. "Go to the study. Dad is waiting for you."Melanie immediately asked, "Did he change his mind? Julian can't be without an heir."Liam's expression remained calm. "Dad has made it clear. If anyone is leaving, it will be Willow choosing to leave Julian, not the other way around."Melanie slumped into the chair, defeated.Liam gently asked Willow to go to the study.Just as she took a few steps forward, Julian stood up. "I'll go with you."Liam stared at Julian with a complicated look. "Dad didn't ask for you. He on

The morning light pierced through the thin mist, casting a soft glow into the bedroom.Willow was packing her belongings. Aside from a few sets of clothes and Snowy, she didn't take much.It only took her a few minutes to gather everything. Then, it was time to leave the Ziegler residence.The bedroom door swung open, and Julian stepped inside.Moments ago, he just had a heated argument with Melanie. She accused him of hiding Willow's condition, while he felt she was being heartless and unreasonable.The moment he entered the room, he saw Willow bending over, folding the sheets, which still held the warmth from the night before.Julian walked toward her and wrapped his arms gently around her waist.He didn't say a word, but Willow understood what he meant.He didn't want a divorce.She found it absurd, yet she still chose to respond calmly."Julian, look at how humiliating this marriage has been for me. Today, everyone heard that I couldn't bear children."I can't stay here

Julian froze.He stared at Willow's tear-brimmed eyes. Seeing how sad she was, he realized how much she actually cared.She wasn't as strong as she pretended to be.She was only 27, yet she had gone through so much with him. The debt he owed her was something he could never repay in this lifetime.But now, all he could say was, "I'm sorry."Tears streaked down Willow's cheeks as she smiled faintly."Julian, I don't want your apology. All I ask for is for you to leave and let me have some peace. If you're truly sorry, sign the papers."Julian refused to sign as he didn't want a divorce. So, he left the apartment.Downstairs, his car hadn't left.He sat inside the car with a cigarette between his lips. He was about to light it when his gaze was drawn to a group of children playing in the distance.It was New Year's Day, and the children were setting off small firecrackers. Their laughter filled the crisp air.Julian looked at their innocent faces, lost in thought.Actually, W

Everyone sympathized with Willow. So, the rumors were true, Willow had lost the ability to bear children.This type of sympathy was worse than death for her.She had already been betrayed by Julian, and now, she was being scrutinized under the harsh eyes of the world.But she couldn't wallow in self-pity. At the very least, she had to maintain her composure and dignity in front of others.Willow glared at Nancy and spoke each word clearly."Don't think that by humiliating me, I will drop the lawsuit."Not only will I not drop it, but I'll file an additional claim against your family for defamation. When that happens, Mr. Burke won't just have to pay damages, but he'll have to publicly apologize to me on social media."He'll be required to pin the statement on top for a month. I wonder if Mr. Burke can afford to tarnish his reputation like this?"Nancy regretted it instantly.She couldn't allow her husband's reputation to be tarnished. She wanted to take back her words, but Wil

Willow lowered her gaze. "It doesn't hurt anymore."Julian's gaze darkened. "If it doesn't hurt, why were you crouching on the street, crying? Willow, you could have—"Willow interrupted, "Could have what? Cried in your arms? Julian, your arms are too occupied."He wanted to explain but gave up in the end.Willow no longer trusted him. Explaining would've been pointless. Besides, he sincerely wanted her to live freely, just as he'd promised when he proposed."My Willow would stand at the pinnacle of power, admired by all."They had made it, becoming the most powerful couple in Brindley. But this marriage was crumbling. Willow didn't want him anymore.The love she had for him had disappeared into disappointment.After a long pause, Julian reached out and ran his fingers through the ends of her hair. "Let's go home."The night was enchanting.A black Rolls-Royce Phantom pulled up beneath an apartment building. Julian unfastened his seat belt and turned to Willow. "I'll carry yo